Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Do they really think this will stop prostitution?

Craigslist has got to be beyond dense. They are changing their "erotic" section to an "adult" section. I get the thought. After the whole assault and murder thing was linked to them they are soooo out to cover their butts. Do they not think people will still lie about ages or intentions. This is going to do nothing but make this a craftier trade. Sure "legal adult service providers" will use the new and improved service but the illegal will find a way around and monitoring. Just like a gun ban only hurts legal gun owners all this does is provide a hiccup for the men and women trolling for a quick buck for that drug fix who really care less about rules and regulations. Prostitution is going to happen. Sex is a commodity in pretty much every society and little bumps in that road will not deter those desperate enough to sell themselves illegally. There needs to be legislation in place that really addresses this issue not lawmakers expecting companies to police it for them.

I think they have two reasons to make the changes. The first is "due diligence" - that they took reasonable steps to keep from openly participating again, as a legal defense. And second, they want the appearance of not participating in prostitution for their visitors.

I never have understood the big furor in the U.S. over this issue. In just about every other country I've been in, and I've been in a good many, nobody really gives a damn. They have more important things to worry about. I think we do, too. But hey, I live in a county where stores can't sell beer or wine.

If they would just legalize prostitution, give them a union, enforce med checks and jump the left over illegals I think the US would do better with the issue. Germany has had it legal for ages. As I said sex is a commodity, treat it as such and things would be better I think.

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